- AKARNA DHANURASANA
This asana resembles a strung bow. So it is called akarna Dhanurasana. There are two methods of practicing this asana.
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- AKARNA DHANURASANA
This asana resembles a strung bow. So it is called akarna Dhanurasana. There are two methods of practicing this asana.
with akarna dhanurasana
- ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA
‘Ardha’ means half, this asana is named after Yogi Matsyendranath who first taught it to the aspirant of Hatha Yoga. It is said that Matsyendranath was the disciple of lord shiva.
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- ARDHA VAKRASANA
In this asana, the upper part of the body is twisted and the spine and the back muscles are stretched.
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- ARDHA VAKRASANA
"In this asana, the upper part of the body is twisted and the spine and the back muscles are stretched."
with ardha vakrasana
- Ekapada Uttanasana
This asana gives sufficient exercise to the abdominal muscles. This asana is to be performed with one leg at a time and then changing it to the other leg.
with ekapada uttanasana
- GOMUKHASANA – SITTING POSTURE
‘Go’ means a cow. ’Mukha’ means face. When this asana is performed, the performer’s posture resembles a cow-head. So it is called Gomukhasana.
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- JANU SHIRASANA
Certain characteristics of this asana are typically the same as those of Pashchimottanassana. In this variation of Pashchimottanassana one leg is extended.
with janu shirasana
- KANDAPEEDANASANA – SITTING POSTURE
This asana cures all kinds of ailments and disorders of the knees. It also cures arthritis.
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- KATIASANA
This asana is very beneficial to the abdomen. It is a bit difficult to practice but with continuous and regular practice, one will be able to practice it with ease.
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- KUKKUTASANA - SITTING POSTURE
All the benefits derived from Utthita Padmasana or Lolasana are derived from this asana. The diseases which Utthita Padmasana cures can be cured by this asana also.
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- MATSYASANA
This asana is very useful for concentration, meditation and self-realization. There are three techniques to perform this asana.
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- PADANGUSTHASANA – SITTING POSTURE
As this asana stimulates Veeryanadi, it cures physical disorders like wet-dreams (spermatorrhoea), impotence and diabetes.
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- PASHCHIMOTTANASANA
This asana is also known as 'Ugrasana'. 'Ugra' means 'Shiva'. Lord Shiva is believed to be the good of annihilation. So he is called 'Ugra' or 'the terrible'. As this asana is very difficult to practise, it is known as 'Ugrasana'.
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- PAVANAMUKTASANA
As its name suggests, this asana gives relief from excess wind in the belly. This asana can be performed by raising one leg or both the legs.
with pavanamuktasana
- PURNA MATSYENDRASANA
This asana is easy for those who have practiced Ardha Matsyendrasana for some time. Purna matsyendrasana is a bit difficult to perform in the beginning.
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- SETUNDHASANA
Setu means bridge; bandha means formation or construction. In this asana, the body is arched as if to form a bridge. So this asana is called Setubandhasana. This asana is very easy to practice. Persons of any age can practice this asana.
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- SHAVASANA
Shavasana is also called ‘Mrutasana’. This asana is very useful for meditation, Pranayama, Japa, etc. This asana should precede other asanas.
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- SIDDHASANA – SITTING POSTURE
This asana awakens kundalini Shakti. It purifies all the nadis ( tubular channels) in the body through Shaktichalana Mudra.
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- SIMHASANA – SITTING POSTURE
This asana is very useful for increasing the power of memory
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